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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

Location:
Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 281

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  1. How to Make a Whistle from an Alder Stick

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    When a whistle is being made a piece of alder stick about three inches long is needed. The centre is scooped out. Then a little hole is bored in the stick about half an inch from one end to let out the sound. A bit of a stick half an inch long and half the size of the hole in the alder is next stuck into the top of the alder. The bottom is stopped with some of the centre that is scooped out and then the whistle is ready for use.
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